Social Worker inYork inYork PUBLISHED FRI 20 DEC 2024

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GYM PENSION SOCIAL WORK

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Quality of Life, York is a vibrant city with rich culture and history, offering a pleasant living and working environment.

Empowerment and Independence, The role focuses on enabling individuals to remain independent, promoting a strengths-based approach that empowers clients.

Supportive Work Environment, The Adult Social Care & Community Team (ASCCT) fosters a friendly and supportive atmosphere, encouraging collaboration among colleagues.

Professional Development, There are various specialist areas and opportunities for growth within the team, allowing for continuous professional development.

Modern Facilities, The office is located in a beautiful grade II listed building with modern facilities, ensuring a comfortable workspace for employees.

Flexible Working Arrangements, The role offers hybrid working options, allowing for a better work-life balance tailored to individual needs.

Employee Benefits, City of York Council provides a wide range of staff benefits, including discounts, gym memberships, and a comprehensive rewards program to enhance overall well-being.

The City of York Council is seeking experienced social workers to join its Adult Social Care & Community Team (ASCCT), dedicated to empowering individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. This role is based in a modern office in the heart of York, offering a supportive environment focused on a strengths-based practice approach. The successful candidate will engage in assessment and support planning, work within a variety of specialist areas, and contribute to the development of the social work model while mentoring newly qualified staff. Flexibility in working arrangements and a commitment to high-quality practice are emphasized, along with the council's dedication to safeguarding vulnerable populations.

Candidates must hold a degree in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England, with strong communication skills in spoken English. The role offers a range of employee benefits, including discounts, flexible working options, and potential for hybrid work arrangements, making it an attractive position for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents in York.

York is a fantastic place to live and work. The city is steeped in rich culture & history, with charming character and lots of opportunities.

It is an exciting time to embark on a career in social work in York with a dynamic journey already underway, to develop the ways in which we work with individuals, to enable them to remain independent for as long as possible. Adult Social Care in the City of York has a clear vision, which lays out a newly developed practice framework, supporting high-quality practice by providing clear expectations within which a consistent approach can be applied. Our practice framework has been developed to support practitioners to use their professional judgement and curiosity, collating the tools, support and guidance practitioners require. We want to empower our staff with an ethos of being flexible and adaptable so we can work inclusively and creatively within our communities.

The Adult Social Care & Community Team (ASCCT) are recruiting for experienced social workers with a passion to make a difference to the lives of people in York. ASCCT are a friendly and supportive service working with individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities from across the city. We are based in a beautiful grade II listed building in the centre of York opposite the train station, offering great transport links in and around the city.

Our office provides modern facilities including onsite subsidised café which is run by national charity United Response and wonderful views of the world-famous Roman City walls.

Strengths-based practice underpins what we do, and we're motivated by empowering people to find solutions that work for them, striving to listen and enable, rather than direct and prescribe. Our approach focuses on the positive attributes of a person's life and of neighbourhoods, recognising the capacity, skills, knowledge and potential that individuals and communities possess.

Within ASCCT there are a range of specialist areas that will provide you with different development opportunities. The main body of our work is assessment and support planning in our long-term team as well as a duty team dealing with urgent queries. We also oversee the front door function, to provide the first point of contact for those considering adult social care. Alongside this there are;

Review workers – working through reviews using a strength-based approach
Continuing Healthcare social workers - focusing on CHC assessments and health funded pathways
Carer specialist workers - completing carer assessments and working externally with our partner organisations

You will play an important role in shaping the social work model in our service and mentoring and supporting our ASYEs. We strongly believe in the development and progression of our team.

To apply you will need a degree in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England (SWE). Currently we are not licenced to sponsor employees for visas, therefore are unable to offer sponsorship for these roles.

This role is suitable as a job share opportunity.

As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The City of York Council is committed to supporting and rewarding you for your hard work so that you can enjoy life both in and outside of work. In addition to pay, pension and flexible working benefits, we have also secured a wide and ever-growing range of discounts and staff benefits. This includes gym memberships, travel permits, cycle to work schemes, adult education and many more local offers and discounts.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Team Manager Katy Hogden on .

Closing date: Sunday 12 January 2025 at 12 midnight

Interview date: W/C 27January 2025

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To work as a social worker in the UK, you need a combination of education, practical skills, and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and qualifications required:

Educational Requirements:

1. Relevant Degree: Typically, you need a degree in social work, which is usually recognized by UK regulatory bodies. Alternatively, a postgraduate degree in social work may suffice if you have a prior degree in another discipline.

2. Postgraduate Certificate in Social Work: For those who have a relevant degree but not in social work, a postgraduate qualification can be pursued.

3. Registration: You must register with the regulatory body for social workers in your country (Social Work England for England, Social Care Wales, the Care Council for Northern Ireland, or the Scottish Social Services Council).

Key Skills Required:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to clearly and compassionately communicate with clients, families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding clients' feelings and perspectives to provide appropriate support and guidance.

3. Critical Thinking: Ability to assess situations, evaluate information, and make informed decisions.

4. Problem-Solving Skills: Competence in developing practical solutions to complex issues faced by clients.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trusting relationships and work collaboratively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

6. Organizational Skills: Managing a caseload, keeping accurate records, and ensuring all paperwork is completed promptly.

7. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of clients.

8. Resilience: Ability to cope with emotional stress and remain focused under pressure.

9. Advocacy Skills: Ability to advocate for clients’ needs and rights effectively.

10. Knowledge of Services and Legislation: Understanding of social welfare policies, relevant laws, and local services available to clients.

Additional Attributes:

- Ethical Practice: Strong moral principles guiding your work.

- Adaptability: Flexibility to work in various circumstances and respond to changing needs.

- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to collective goals.

Experience:

- Practical Experience: Engaging in placements during your studies, volunteering, or previous roles in related fields can provide essential hands-on experience.